Rainforest & Sloth Tour: Guanacaste Wildlife

Embark on a private rainforest tour in Guanacaste, spotting sloths and exotic wildlife, crossing hanging bridges, and savoring local coffee and chocolate.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bijagua de Upala - Start your adventure at a picturesque waterfall enveloped by lush tropical greenery. During the dry season, take a refreshing dip in its natural pool before venturing further into the rainforest.
    Visit a local coffee and chocolate project to gain insights into traditional production methods and indulge in a guided tasting of…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on a Private Rainforest & Sloth Tour in Guanacaste, crafted for those who appreciate comfort and meaningful wildlife interactions. This all-day excursion features sloth observation in a protected environment, hanging bridges with canopy vistas, a seasonal waterfall, and an authentic Costa Rican coffee and chocolate experience — all expertly…

Location
Bijagua de Upala
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stephaniereynold2022
Mar 7, 2026
Bucket list on steroids! - Manuel is the consummate tour guide. If you want a fun, informative, immersive Costa Rican experience, while checking ALL THE boxes, not feel rushed and walk away with a smile and a head full of great experiences— this is your tour. My wife and I with our besties had the time of our life with Manuel and his wealth of experience and local secrets on special meals and side excursions. We took hundreds of photos and videos, saw EVERYTHING imaginable and even had frosty cold beers to and from our hotel. Highly recommend Manuel and this tour! You will not be disappointed.
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B7738lzbillr
Mar 6, 2026
Beautiful Pura Vida tour! - Manuel was an amazing tour guide! Our tour was customized with a very local, friendly and warm vibe. Manuel knows everyone & it was such a highlight of our time in Costa Rica. We saw sloths, Tucans, a “viper”, beautiful frog & vegetation. We chased waterfalls - and so gorgeous. Thank you for having coffee with us & and such an incredible day. Pura Vida! Bill & Lisa
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I6368kpandream
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing experience! - Our excursion with Manuel tours was absolutely magical! He was able to curate our experience and check off each of our bucket list items from chasing waterfalls to seeing sloths up close and ziplining in the most beautiful location. Thank you so much Manuel, you are amazing and we will definitely be back to see you again! Pura Vida my friend! ❤️
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Teresask3682hk
Feb 20, 2026
Don’t miss out on this tour! - This private tour was one of the best experiences of our trip to Guanacaste! Manuel picked us up right at our hotel with snacks and drinks, and the entire day was perfectly planned. We explored the rainforest, walked across hanging bridges, and visited a wildlife sanctuary where our private guide, Maria, helped spot incredible animals. Maria and Manuel worked together to help us see sloths (moms and babies), toucans, red-eyed frogs, snakes, bats, and more — things we never would have found on our own! We also enjoyed a delicious coffee and chocolate tasting and an authentic meal at a local restaurant. The day ended with karaoke and lots of laughs on the ride home, which made it even more memorable. Highly recommend this tour — the perfect mix of nature, culture, and fun!
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E9756orashleyb
Feb 11, 2026
The best experience! - We had the BEST time on this excursion!! There are so many to choose from but I promise you, you’ll be happy you booked this one! Manuel is the best guide - he clearly loves what he does and we felt so comfortable with him. This experience is fully private and leaves early, so you’re more likely to beat any crowds. When we return to CR we will definitely be reaching out to Laura and Manuel to book another excursion!! It was the absolute highlight of our trip.
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Ashley_b
Feb 11, 2026
Must book! - There are so many different options for excursions it can feel overwhelming, but we are so glad we booked this one! Manuel is an amazing guide!! This tour is fully private and leaves early, so you get to all the good spots before there’s huge crowds. We had the absolute best time - when we return to Costa Rica we will definitely be reaching out to Manuel and Laura to plan another excursion! Seriously, do yourself a favor and book this trip!
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Seper8tor
Feb 3, 2026
A Truly Memorable 60th Birthday - One of the best days of my 60 years on this earth! Thank you to Costa Rica One On One Tours and Manuel for making my 60th birthday a truly memorable and unforgettable experience! We were staying at the W Reserve Conchal and decided to book a special personal tour through the hotel website. Little did we know what a fun and memorable day we had in store. First of all Manuel is such a well spoken, kind and knowledgeable individual. He truly loves his beautiful country and is enthusiastic to share all of the details. His English is great and he speaks clearly and calmly during the full day tour. We experienced beautiful waterfalls, unbelievable vistas from suspension bridges high above the rainforest floor and saw wildlife in their native habitat. These included spider monkey troupes, howler monkeys, toucans, venomous snakes(safe from afar), red eyed frogs, and a butterfly sanctuary. Part of the tour also included yummy native cuisine for lunch, a fascinating tour of a coffee and cocoa farm, and the grand finale, sloths in their native habitat! Because it was my 60th birthday the guides at the sloth sanctuary even bought me a cake and sang happy birthday while I posed next to a sloth who was fascinated by the lit candles haha. It was truly a one of a kind experience that I will never forget. If you want to book a tour of Costa Rica, do it with Costa Rica One On One Tours and Manuel. You will not regret it!
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Chris
Jan 27, 2026
Great experience! - Wonderful experience! Manuel picked us up at the airport and was our guide the entire time with two separate tours. Manuel is very nice, speaks excellent English, and is very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. They are very responsive and changed schedules to accommodate our needs. Highly recommended!
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Y9836ystylerd
Jan 20, 2026
Tour guide - Manuel was very nice and polite and very helpful with everything and super knowledgeable! He is a great time and a great guide and great person. 10/10
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B8574iysaraht
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience! The best guide, Manuel, who was knowledgeable and very good to us. thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would 100% do it again.
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From $195
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).